Classification and Compensation Analyst
Job ID: 107927
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday May 27, 2025.
Candidates selected to advance in the recruitment and selection process will be required to complete a classification and compensation writing assessment.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $80,518.41 - $108,700.30
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/89bed039-1cd2-4362-87d1-58972a37473b
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Come join a great team, the HR team at Clackamas County and make a positive difference through the work we do!
Clackamas County's Department of Human Resources is seeking an experienced human resources professional with a strong background in classification and compensation to become our next Classification & Compensation Analyst (https://public.powerdms.com/CCOR/documents/2569947)!
This position performs journey-level professional assignments to assist in the administration and maintenance of the County's Classification & Compensation plans. Assists the Classification and Compensation Manager with maintaining pay plans in order to attract and retain employees and comply with County, state and federal regulations. As a HR Business Partner, provides advice and support to County departments regarding classification and compensation policies and procedures, and organizational design. Performs position reviews, job analyses, market studies and salary placement assessments to maintain pay equity.
The Classification and Compensation Analyst provides advice, information, and recommendations to management, elected officials, and employees related to classification and compensation matters. The selected incumbent will serve as a business partner to assigned departments, providing guidance and strategic advice as a subject matter expert within classification and compensation.
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes/characteristics:
Knowledge of compensation theory and techniques.
Knowledge of state and federal laws that govern pay (i.e. FLSA, DOL, OEPA).
Ability to analyze complex issues and problems, often with competing priorities, from multiple perspectives.
Ability to research, review and interpret complex information and data to make appropriate recommendations.
Knowledge of quantitative analysis and statistical research methods, techniques and procedures.
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a readily changing environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Ability to adapt to changes and improve business processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks efficiently while adhering to established timelines and deliverables.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of four (4) years of classification and compensation experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Two (2) years of this experience must be in:
• Conducting job analyses and drafting written analysis and recommendations
• Developing, writing and/or revising job and classification descriptions
• Conducting salary studies and recommending salary grade placements
• Experience communicating technical information, both verbally and written to a wide range of audiences with various levels of knowledge or understanding of the subject.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Experience working in the public sector
• Active Human resource certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.)
• Classification & Compensation Professional Certificate (CCP)
• Understanding of Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA)
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
• Conducts job analysis of new or modified positions via the Position Classification Questionnaire (PCQ) process; participates in studies to review positions within large employee groups; conducts analysis of individual positions to determine appropriate classification allocation; conducts interviews with employees and management; prepares written reports on findings and recommendations.
• Communicates results of position reviews to management and employees; responds to management, union or employee classification questions; evaluates employee classification appeals for appropriate action; organizes and participates in the formal appeal hearing process.
• Participates in the maintenance of the County's classification and compensation plans; reviews position descriptions and drafts or assist with development of classification specifications; conducts salary surveys; analyzes classifications and salary data to determine market comparables; reviews market and internal equity relationships to recommend salary grade placement or adjustments; drafts official staff reports.
• Utilizes job analysis techniques to complete Salary Placement Assessments for new hires, re-hires, promotions, etc. Communicates starting salary offers to hiring managers and answers questions/concerns.
• Researches and responds to requests for salary and classification information from other agencies and jurisdictions; participates in formal or informal salary surveys.
• Provides technical information and advice to management on County classification and compensation policies, procedures, strategies and services.
• Coordinates and completes various classification and compensation projects, studies and audits.
• Provides information regarding classification and compensation related issues; identifies and researches significant issues; researches, analyzes and reports costs of contract proposals.
• Utilizes the County's HRIS and query tool to select employment information for a variety of HR projects; prepares and reviews payroll, benefits and personnel documents for compliance with human resources policies, uses HRIS in conjunction with other computer tools to provide analysis, costing and employee statistics, reports and documents; may provide business analyst support for system upgrades.
• Maintain Classification & Compensation databases and spreadsheets; provide applicable information and guidance to HR management and staff.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
Please note: While this position is eligible for hybrid work, the selected incumbent will be on-site during onboarding and training.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
As an internal service department, the Department of Human Resources (HR) provides consultative services and the infrastructure that sustains County department customers. HR acts as a strategic partner to provide comprehensive, timely and progressive employment practices and services to support the departments' missions, which are carried out by County employees.
The Department of HR consists of eight primary program areas - Office of the Director/Administrative Services, Workforce Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation, Benefits and Wellness, Workforce Development and Planning, Risk Management and Safety, Employee and Labor Relations.
The Mission of the Department of Human Resources (HR) is to provide employment services, benefits and wellness, risk management and workforce planning to County Departments and Agencies so they can have the resources they need to provide high quality services and achieve their strategic results.
http://www.clackamas.us/des/
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Kevin Aguilar, Recruiter
mailto:KAguilar@clackamas.us
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6196668
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